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School selection process; America’s first zoo; 11th Street Station closure | Morning Roundup

Philadelphia’s school selection process kicks off next month The “Find Your Fit” process allows students from pre-K through ...
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How Philadelphia became the home of America’s first zoo

Did you know that the Philadelphia Zoo is actually the nation’s first? “It’s so ubiquitous today,” said Dani Hogan, director of mission integration at the Philadelphia Zoo. “Everybody knows what a zoo ...
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Shhh! A silent concert is coming to Chestnut Hill this Saturday

This Silent Music at Philly’s James Turrell’s Skyspace is an experimental show about unplugging from the algorithm and back ...
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Philly’s smart loading zones are a boon or a plague, depending on who you ask

Double-parking by delivery trucks is down, traffic speeds are up, and the PPA has collected $5 million in fines.
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City seeks President’s House review; Hot schools hurt learning; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning Roundup

City asks appeals court for rare review of President’s House ruling In a petition filed Monday, city attorneys asked the three judges with […] ...
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Storm assistance funds; School vaccination database; Doctors ratify contracts | Morning Roundup

Here’s free money. Don’t dump here’ A North Philly nonprofit is taking a new approach to curb illegal dumping. The program ...
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Washington Ave connector project; Voter outreach efforts; Dumping vouchers | Morning Roundup

Revamped Washington Avenue offers improved river access The new “connector street” project is the largest of several aiming ...
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Washington Avenue’s revamped route to the Delaware River offers a wide sidewalk and new bike path

The new “connector street” project is the largest of several aiming to encourage use of the Delaware River Trail and the waterfront. New benches on Washington Avenue near Columbus Boulevard are part ...